The Best Metals ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Metals ETFs.
Metals ETFs and funds provide diversified exposure to industrial or precious metals through physical holdings, futures contracts, mining equities, or related companies. Returns may be influenced by global growth, supply constraints, currency movements, inflation expectations, and commodity futures curves.
- Number of ETFs
- 6
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.77%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 3.19%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 23.77%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 32 / 100
The Best Metals ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index ETF | Materials, Metals | Apr 12, 2011 | 0.60% | 14.46% | 16.02% | 0.73% | 63 |
Best Metals ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Metals ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are DBB (65) and PICK (63).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DB Base Metals Fund | 65 | 360.55M | Jan 2007 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 63 | 2.12B | Jan 2012 | |
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 32 | 28.50M | Sep 2023 | |
| abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF | 18 | 1.78B | Jan 2010 | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | 17 | 731.45M | Nov 2011 |
Best-Performing Metals ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Metals ETFs is PICK (9.69%).
Across the lineup, Metals ETFs show an average 1-year return of 23.77% and an average 5-year return of 7.94%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 9.69% | 2.12B | Jan 2012 | |
| abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF | 7.77% | 1.78B | Jan 2010 | |
| Invesco DB Base Metals Fund | 7.19% | 360.55M | Jan 2007 | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | 7.12% | 731.45M | Nov 2011 |
Lowest-Cost Metals ETFs
The top Metals ETFs is PICK (0.39%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.77%, Metals ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 0.39% | 2.12B | Jan 2012 | |
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 0.49% | 28.50M | Sep 2023 | |
| abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF | 0.60% | 1.78B | Jan 2010 | |
| Invesco DB Base Metals Fund | 0.80% | 360.55M | Jan 2007 | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | 1.06% | 731.45M | Nov 2011 |
Highest-Yield Metals ETFs
The top Metals ETFs is ISTM (14.46%).
Across the lineup, Metals ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.19%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 14.46% | 28.50M | Sep 2023 | |
| Invesco DB Base Metals Fund | 2.43% | 360.55M | Jan 2007 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 2.27% | 2.12B | Jan 2012 | |
| abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF | 0.00% | 1.78B | Jan 2010 | |
| Sprott Physical Copper Trust | 0.00% | — | Jun 2024 |
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